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06 / 09 / 2023

 


Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus

Anupam Singh, Omna Chawla, Rupal Verma, Vartika Saxena, Ranjeeta Kumari, Srishti Sharma, Barun Kumar.


Abstract
Background: Smartphones for video gaming are a widespread leisure activity. The scientific studies in this area have focused on diverse correlates. Some have emphasized the benefits, and others have been intrigued by its dangerous effects on health and vision. However, there is a lack of literature on strabismus children using smartphones for video gaming.

Aims and Objectives: We aimed to explore the relationship between video gaming and the type of strabismus in children already suffering from strabismus.

Materials and Methods: The use of smartphones for video gaming was analyzed in 92 participants aged 4–10 years who presented with strabismus. The patients with ≥15 Prism Dioptre (PD) of deviation on the prism bar cover test were included for analysis. Data were analyzed for association with the time spent on smartphones in association with the magnitude and type of deviation.

Results: The mean age of the study population was 6.47 ± 2.24 (Range = 4–10 years), where 43 (46.7%) were esotropes, and 39 (42.4%) were exotropes. Smartphone usage of more than 2 h was observed in (37) 40% of patients. Out of which 10 (27%) had esotropia, 22 (59.5%) had exotropia, and 5 (13.5%) had combined deviation (P = 0.010, Fisher’s exact test). There was a statistically significant relationship between more than 2 h of video gaming on smartphone and exotropia.

Conclusion: The guarded use of smartphones may have a significant role in the management of patients with strabismus.

Key words: Videogaming; Smartphone Use; Children; Strabismus; Exotropia; Esotropia


 
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Singh A, Chawla O, Verma R, Saxena V, Kumari R, Sharma S, Kumar B. Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023


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Singh A, Chawla O, Verma R, Saxena V, Kumari R, Sharma S, Kumar B. Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. https://www.njppp.com/?mno=155497 [Access: March 15, 2024]. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023


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Singh A, Chawla O, Verma R, Saxena V, Kumari R, Sharma S, Kumar B. Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023



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Singh A, Chawla O, Verma R, Saxena V, Kumari R, Sharma S, Kumar B. Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, [cited March 15, 2024]; Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023



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Singh, A., Chawla, . O., Verma, . R., Saxena, . V., Kumari, . R., Sharma, . S. & Kumar, . B. (2024) Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023



Turabian Style

Singh, Anupam, Omna Chawla, Rupal Verma, Vartika Saxena, Ranjeeta Kumari, Srishti Sharma, and Barun Kumar. 2024. Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023



Chicago Style

Singh, Anupam, Omna Chawla, Rupal Verma, Vartika Saxena, Ranjeeta Kumari, Srishti Sharma, and Barun Kumar. "Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023



MLA (The Modern Language Association) Style

Singh, Anupam, Omna Chawla, Rupal Verma, Vartika Saxena, Ranjeeta Kumari, Srishti Sharma, and Barun Kumar. "Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. Web. 15 Mar 2024 doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023



APA (American Psychological Association) Style

Singh, A., Chawla, . O., Verma, . R., Saxena, . V., Kumari, . R., Sharma, . S. & Kumar, . B. (2024) Video gaming on smartphone and clinical profile of children with strabismus. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Online First: 06 Sep, 2023. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.06299202322982023